The Last Supper

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a large dining scene set in an interior space with classical architectural elements. The scene features an elongated table around which figures are seated and interacting. One figure appears significant, with radiating lines surrounding the head. Other figures are engaged in various activities, including passing and receiving objects. The room has high walls with deep recessed areas and ornamental reliefs. The atmosphere is formal and composed, with attention to symmetry and balance. Line work adds texture and depth, enhancing the details of the figures' garments and the architectural features. Latin text at the bottom of the image adds a layer of narrative or context to the scene.